Tag Archives: parenting

It’s finally happened. The early mornings have driven me to poetry. So, it’s time to show some solidarity with all the other parents of babies out there. It’s 5am: A parent’s lament It’s 5am and we’re both awake; You’ve barely … Continue reading →

There is much excitement at the current exam reform proposal from Education Secretary Michael Gove. The last wheeze appears to be to take a leaf out of the Thomas Gradgrind book of education, make learning less interesting and more about … Continue reading →

Okay Daddy, it’s been a while since our last man-to-man discussion. I’ll let you off as you’ve been a bit busy and, when you’ve not been busy, it seems you’ve been falling asleep. Having a baby in the house is … Continue reading →

I am delighted to announce that I have uncovered the script to an episode of Fireman Sam that has never been aired. It can be revealed for this first time today: It is an ordinary day in Pontypandy. The sun … Continue reading →

Daddy, it’s only two weeks to Christmas. I’m a bit of an old hand at this – it will be my fourth one in all. Even so, there are still some things I think we need to discuss man-to-man. So … Continue reading →

With the current standard of storylines in the leading soap operas stretching credulity further than a Chelsea player’s evidence at an FA hearing, the BBC has decided to go back to basics and try something a little simpler with its … Continue reading →

I’ve just survived helping out on a pre-school trip. More importantly, so did the children. It’s an eye-opening experience which, as a parent, leaves you with even more admiration for the staff who, day in, day out, marshal tiny troops … Continue reading →

Son, it’s been a couple of weeks since our last man-to-man discussion, when it was you doing the talking. So I think it is only right that I keep up with my fatherly responsibilities and impart some more advice of … Continue reading →

Young children are much nicer than older people. Obviously, I speak as a parent, so I’m a little biased. But, whether it’s because they cannot give a false smile, or they simply haven’t picked up the bad habits that a … Continue reading →

One month ago, a father sat his son down for a chat about starting nursery. Now, the son replies to share some of his experience. Hey there Daddy. So, this is what you’re doing when you are tapping away at … Continue reading →